Ordered My 1st Cobra - Need Advice Please!! - Page 2

Mark IV · #1 (**permalink**) 02-15-2013, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiwi Steve

Yeah, I tried to go woth the Aussie dealership, but it has gone out of business - emails bounce and phone rings but never answered??!!

Yep RHD american spec. I wasn't aware of the burst proof latches requirement oops - do you have any more details? I'll go back to Hillbank also. The LVV certifier here gave me the same advice re: headrests so all good there.

I'll post build pics on the Aussie site (still not sure if I'll get V's to build in California or do it locally - need to talk to more local guys)

Am going to talk to Brent and B2Motorsport and Keith Craft about engines.

I assume you live in NZ Nirvhana - can you PM me your number ? - it would be great to have a chat. I had a great talk to Rown Tonkin the other day (do you know Rowan?)

Cheers
Steve

The build is not complex...any good shop/hot rodder/fabricator can do it. Heck call Jac Mac to do it.

I can forward an install manual to review if you like. rick(AT)timemachinesauto.com

froggyman · #2 (**permalink**) 02-15-2013, 08:25 PM

Steve, I have a Hardtop on mine and since you are going to be driving it frequently and cruising a lot, I would urge you to consider one. A bit pricy but, oh so worth it.

Plus my wife just loves riding a Cobra replica that is very protected on long trips weather-wise.

Congrats on your purchase. Product is well made, no, correction, excellently made, you will not regret the purchase. Enjoy.

Juan

Kiwi Steve · #3 (**permalink**) 02-16-2013, 09:49 PM

Thanks for all of this great advice guys (clearly based on hard earned experiences)

Awesome looking ride froggyman! but for the moment I think I'll stick to the open top - global warming seems to be turning Wellington into a blue sky paradise this summer - if this keeps up, a lid is not going to be necessary

True wayyy too much motor for the rapidly growing number of NZ highway radar traps, but there are many NZ coastal and off highway roads absolutley built for this machine - I cant wait!!!

Pretty much set on a Brent Lykins or Keith Craft motor now... I'll let you all know when I nail the overall build spec (getting closer now)

WardL · #4 (**permalink**) 02-17-2013, 09:48 AM

I've got the Roush 427 SR, TKO 600 w/0.82 OD, 3.46 Rear with 17" wheels on my SPF. It is turing 2,200 RPM at 60 MPH and is absolutely fine. When I cruise at 80 MPH (only in Arizona) turning 3,000 RPM you can really start to hear the engine noise and it seems a bit much. Your 15" wheels will increase the RPM a little. It is funny how human nature makes us want what we don't have. If I had a choice, I would get the 0.64. That is because I feel better cruising down the road at 70 turning lower RPMs than imagine I am on the track racing. The 0.82 OD would be better for higher speed tracking, but the 0.64 would be better for cruising down the freeway at 70.

Silversmith · #5 (**permalink**) 02-17-2013, 12:59 PM

I vote! Blykins/engine: TKO600RR w/0.82 & a 331:1 gear; with 15"rims. Perfict gear/rpm spacing 1st thru 5th. That would be a Killer drive train for a AC. I've been leaning that way, from the tranny back. Just another option to consider. Good luck!

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66427stow · #6 (**permalink**) 02-17-2013, 04:37 PM

http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/pict...pictureid=9613

Have you thought about locating a 65/66 427 FE/SO block and building up from there? Oil management and temp are much better in the SOs than the COs/strokers and are strong running engines depending on set up. I am running mine with a moderate cam with twin quads on a high rise. good maintenance, oils changes every 1500mi (Royal Purple), etc is important also.